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Old 06-03-2006, 09:11 PM
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Anyone drill their own rotors before?
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Say hello to cracking.
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Yes I wasn't sure, I've actually drilled rotors on a prelude before and never had problems
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Default driled rotors=cracks.....they are for aestetics....

get slotted rotors for performance
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Uh no.
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Uh yes
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Default If that's the case why did porsche cross drill these instead of slot them?

<center><img src="http://simplygq.com/images/20041104-SeattleCarShow/20041104-SeattleCarShow-Images/1.jpg"></center><p>I'm sure slots are better in most instances, but done right I'm sure cross drilled are just as benifical.
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Weight, that's why. Drilled also increases pad wear. And last I checked, those rotors are ceramic.
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Uh, believe what you want to believe.
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Weight??? LOL, that's a good one!


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